Vigil planned for Hamilton boy, 16, fatally shot at Jackson Square

A vigil is scheduled for Thursday evening to honour a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed at Jackson Square last week.

A family spokesperson for Nabil Askafe tells CHCH News that it will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Hamilton City Hall.

The shooting happened around 5 p.m. Friday inside Jackson Square mall.

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Hamilton police say Askafe and two teens interacted with each other outside the mall, resulting in an altercation inside that led to the shooting.

Officers say the two teens were seen running from the scene while Askafe walked towards a store and collapsed. The 16-year-old boy died later in hospital.

The next day, investigators said they identified the shooter as a 14-year-old boy. He allegedly was the only one with a firearm and shot multiple rounds. Officers say Askafe was not armed.

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The young boy turned himself in on Sunday and is facing a charge of second-degree murder.

Police say there is no indication Askafe and the 14-year-old suspect knew each other prior to the shooting, though they are investigating any links.

Family, friends and community members remembered Askafe at his funeral Monday afternoon at Hamilton Mountain Mosque.

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